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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,522.52, 20,281.34 and 3,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,522.52, 20,281.34 and 3,660.50 is: 5,490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,522.52 : 20,281.34 = 3,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,522.52/20,281.34 = 3,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,522.52x = 20,281.34 × 3,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,522.52x = 74,239,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,239,845.07/13,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.09

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